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Paul M. Dowling

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This is a photograph of a book cover. The cover is decorated with embossed floral and geometric patterns forming borders around a central motif. The central design features a symmetrical, decorative figure merging floral and emblematic elements. The surface appears to be made of leather with age-related creases and discoloration. Faded letters and numbers can be seen on the cover. The craftsmanship suggests a handmade item from a bygone era, highlighting historical bookbinding design.
Lucius Annaeus Seneca, Cornelis Galle I, Theodor Galle, L. Annaei Senecae Philosophi Opera, quae extant omnia: A Iusto Lipsio Emendata et Scholiis Illustrata. Editio Secunda, atque ab ultima Lipsii manu, 1615, bound volume with 3 engraved illustrations after Sir Peter Paul Rubens, and woodcut historiated initials, on laid paper, William B. O'Neal Fund, 2010.58.1

L. Annaei Senecae Philosophi Opera, quae extant omnia: A Iusto Lipsio Emendata et Scholiis Illustrata. Editio Secunda, atque ab ultima Lipsii manu

Lucius Annaeus Seneca, Cornelis Galle I, Theodor Galle · 1615 · bound volume with 3 engraved illustrations after Sir Peter Paul Rubens, and woodcut historiated initials, on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2010.58.1

The image depicts a man standing in a commanding pose. He is clothed in a tunic with decorative elements and holds a staff. The man has a beard, curly hair, and wears a crown-like headpiece. A ship with men aboard is visible in the background. Other figures and a person playing a musical instrument are present. The words "ΟYTIΣ. NEMO" are inscribed above the man.
Hans Weiditz, II, Ulrich von Hutten, OUTIS NEMO, 1518, Bound volume with woodcut illustration for title page, William B. O'Neal Fund, 2005.83.1

OUTIS NEMO

Hans Weiditz, II, Ulrich von Hutten · 1518 · Bound volume with woodcut illustration for title page ·  Accession ID  2005.83.1

Italian 16th Century, Antonio Lafreri, Solomonic Column from Saint Peter's Basilica, 1544-1577, engraving, The Ahmanson Foundation, 2012.46.1.31

Solomonic Column from Saint Peter's Basilica

Italian 16th Century, Antonio Lafreri · 1544-1577 · engraving ·  Accession ID  2012.46.1.31

Étienne Dupérac, Capitolii Sciographia [View of the Roman Capitol], 1569, etching, The Ahmanson Foundation, 2012.46.1.14

Capitolii Sciographia [View of the Roman Capitol]

Étienne Dupérac · 1569 · etching ·  Accession ID  2012.46.1.14

Étienne Dupérac, Étienne Dupérac, Ichnographia Templi Divi Petri [Plan of Saint Peter's Basilica in Rome], 1569, etching, The Ahmanson Foundation, 2012.46.1.6

Ichnographia Templi Divi Petri [Plan of Saint Peter's Basilica in Rome]

Étienne Dupérac, Étienne Dupérac · 1569 · etching ·  Accession ID  2012.46.1.6

Italian 16th Century, Antonio Lafreri, The Little Angler, 1567, engraving, The Ahmanson Foundation, 2012.46.1.37

The Little Angler

Italian 16th Century, Antonio Lafreri · 1567 · engraving ·  Accession ID  2012.46.1.37

Italian 16th Century, Antonio Salamanca, The Tomb of Julius II, 1554, engraving, The Ahmanson Foundation, 2012.46.1.13

The Tomb of Julius II

Italian 16th Century, Antonio Salamanca · 1554 · engraving ·  Accession ID  2012.46.1.13

Giacomo Lauro, Giacomo Lauro, Septem Urbis Ecclesiae [Seven Churches of Rome], 1599, engraving, The Ahmanson Foundation, 2012.46.1.5

Septem Urbis Ecclesiae [Seven Churches of Rome]

Giacomo Lauro, Giacomo Lauro · 1599 · engraving ·  Accession ID  2012.46.1.5

Italian 16th Century, Antonio Lafreri, The Mithras Relief, 1564, engraving, The Ahmanson Foundation, 2012.46.1.39

The Mithras Relief

Italian 16th Century, Antonio Lafreri · 1564 · engraving ·  Accession ID  2012.46.1.39

Italian 16th Century, Antonio Lafreri, Balnei Laterani [The Lateran Baptistry], 1544/1572, engraving, The Ahmanson Foundation, 2012.46.1.1

Balnei Laterani [The Lateran Baptistry]

Italian 16th Century, Antonio Lafreri · 1544/1572 · engraving ·  Accession ID  2012.46.1.1